Socialist Faction of Sikkim

The Socialist Faction was a socialist political party in the Kingdom of Sikkim that was founded in 1860. The faction was founded by disenchanted Marxist laborers, whose previous loyalty to the monarchy was rewarded with continued social inequality and low income. The faction did not find much of a following during the early years of its existence, as socialism was seen as incompatible with non-Westernized societies. However, the faction succeeded in mobilizing popular opposition to the King's rule, and socialism would become a major political force in the region.